Inpatient OT – Per Diem Rehab Specialist

Day Kimball Healthcare; Putnam (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay-for-Performance Opportunities

Shift Differentials for eligible–even,

Shift Differentials for eligible

Career Growth, Leadership Development,

Mentorship

401(k) Retirement Plan with eligible"

Pet Insurance

Employee Wellness Programs, Recogniton

Food Truck Fridays

Weekly Pay - get paid every week for

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Day Kimball Health in Putnam, CT is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our Inpatient Physical Medicine Department. This per diem role supports patients to maximize functional potential through specialized OT services in a day-shift setting.

Required qualifications include an OT degree (BS/MS) and CT licensure, plus CPR certification; one year of clinical OT experience is preferred. Per diem position with competitive benefits and excellent team support.

Qualifications

• OT degree (BS/MS) from an accredited program and CT licensure required.
• Current CPR certification within 3 months of hire.
• One year of clinical OT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review referrals and patient records to determine OT treatment.
• Test and measure strength, motor development, sensory perception, and functional capacity.
• Develop and revise treatment programs based on evaluation data.
• Record treatment progress and discharge information in charts.
• Administer OT programs including exercise, manual therapies, gait training, and modalities.
• Instruct and motivate patients in exercises and activities of daily living.

Skills

Review referrals & records

Assessments & measurements

Treatment planning

Progress documentation

Therapeutic modalities

Patient instruction & training

Education

OT degree BS/MS

CT licensure

CPR certification

1+ year clinical experience (preferred)

Job description

Day Kimball Health in Putnam, CT is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our Inpatient Physical Medicine Department. This per diem role supports patients to maximize functional potential through specialized OT services in a day-shift setting.

Required qualifications include an OT degree (BS/MS) and CT licensure, plus CPR certification; one year of clinical OT experience is preferred. Per diem position with competitive benefits and excellent team support.